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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-11-04
TO-DAY'S GAME,

To be PLAYED at the Island Park, Tor the
Benefit of the Base Ball Association.
There will be great ball ON the Island
mark this afternoon The contest will be
bet wepn the Letzkus and BrubaGer mines,
and the prOceeds--au admittance fee OF
ten cents being charged at the gate--2oes
TO the Wheeling Base Ball Association.
The game will be umpired by Jack Glass
cock, and if the day is fine there will
doubtless be a large attendance. The conf
peting mines, as made up last night, stand
as follows:
Letzkus Nine-GeO. Gaus, C. f. James
Dixon 3; Will Olator /; William Smith, p
Jack O'Malley, C; NJ. O'Neil, s. s.; Sam
Letzkus, +. +; William Foster, ,; John
Smith, !. f.; Joe Butts, extra.
Brubaker Nine--ThOmas Thoner, p;
Dave Dinger, 2; George pinger, L. f.; Will
liam Logan, |. f; Lou 6levinger, !; John
B.rper. /; John killeeu, c.; Joe Robinson,
:. s Charles Myers, C. f.; VIM. Blum, )
Bruhaker and John Salada, extra.
NOTES.
Parior base hail has taken the place o
the regular old game, and lots OF exciting
games are played.
The two Sans clubs will play gam'
ON the Island Park this afternoon. Al
both teams will be made up OF amateur
PLAYERS fine game is promised.
It vas understood that a meeting of thu
Directors of the Wheeling Club was t
have been held last evening, but nothing
: could be learned ofsuch meeting.
Times Recorder: Carl McYey has signe'
with Columbus for next season. Mccain
will play with Evansville if he can max
good arrangements, but otherwise he vii
play With Columbus.
The Mansfield Base Ball Association wa
formally sold to the forty stockholders TO
$500. which sum will cover the indebted
ness of the company. Meanwhile, tn
work of securing subscribers to the neN
company is progressing. They want IS, OOt
s2,O0O of which has already been sut
scribed.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-11-04
FLYING SHARKS
Cause Very Serious Damage In the Vicinity
of CIaysville.

Cause Very Serious Damage In the vicinity
of CIaysville.
The people residing IN the vicinity oil
Claysville played in very bad luck yester-
day afternoon, and for time there were
grave fears for the SAFETY Of the LITTLE town.
The cause was two bad fires, started by
flying sparks from B. & o. engines. The
first of these fires started about one O'Clock
in the meadow of Neil Wright, about a
mile west of Gaysville. The fire burned
over a considerable territory, and DIES
troyed hay, etc, to the value of about one
thousand dollars.
Two hours later another fire, started ny
the same engine which caused the first
broke out in meadow on the farm OF WI
| liam Noble, close to town. The grass VA!
very dry, and the ERE spread rapidly ans
threatened the existence of the town
Couriers were sent out on horseback 10
aid. and the farmers of the surrounding
country turned out en- mass, ana after
hard fight the fire was extingulshed. On
horse was ridden so hard by a young mai
who was anxious to get to the blaze that l
| fell dead.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-11-04
THE FIRST SPIKE.
How Mayor seabright starts the Electrical
Railroad on.

Railroad OH.
A force OF men under Contractor RI
brecht yesterday commenced the work o.
laying rails on the Wheeling Company's
electrical railway, and about three O'Clock
in the afternoon everything was in readiness
for the first nail to be driven. The ceremon.
les incident upon this occasion occurred al
Main an Twenty-fourth streets and while
they were not especially solemn and i'm
pressive" they were very entertaining. Not
even a brass band was present 10 furnish
music, but several members of the Board
of directors and o number of citizens took
in the performance.
Mayor C. w. Seabright was to drive the
first spike, and he prepared to just about
paralyze it, and he did. When everything
was ready, the Mayor got the spike in
place, swung around the sledge with all
his power, and brought it down "ker-
whackw All the spectators expected to
see the spike disappear into the wood, but
there it stood, calmly awaiting burial.
The hammer had never touched it. The
crowd then giggled, ard this determined
the Mayor to swipe that spike so
hard the next time that it would get red
hot from going through the wood so fast.
Down came the sledge again, and the
spike, oh, where was it? Exactly in the
same place. Then the Mayor spat Oh his
hands and hurled the sledge again at the
spikes head, but again "he never touch
ed it,"
That was tough luck and he contempla-
ted giving up the attempt in disgust or
trying another spike that would not per-
sist in dodging. However he let her
go again and better luck rewarded him.
The sledge this time came in contact with
the head of the spike and there was an
involuntary cheer from the crowd. After
his success the Mayor determined to fasten
that rail tight, but before he got all the
spikes driven he gave out, and ex-Mayor
Egerter finished the job. This concluded
the performance aud the crowd dispersed,
while the Others partook of refreshments.
BY last evening ties were laid as far as
street, and rails part of the
way. The work will be pushed forward
Is rapidly as possible, and we may expect
10 see electricity pushing ears over the
line in the not distant future Several
more cars of ties arrived in the city last
evening.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-11-04
n.1hah an Ernress Train.

PUEBLO, Col, November 3.-Aoont
one O'Clock this morning several masked
men stopped the east-bOund Salt Lake
express on the Denver and Rio Grande
road. a few miles east Of Grand junction,
and compelled the engineer, fireman, mail
and express messengers to leave the t.ain,
and, while they were being guarded ny
their numbers, the Others passed through
the train, relieving the passengers OF theii
money and valusbles. The robbers then
entered the express car, but failed to open
the safe. Mail pouches were cut and reg
istered packages and letters opened. Ths
train was allowed to proceed after beine
DELAYED over an hour, and the robbers tool
to the mountains. 1t is not yet learned
how much money they secured.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-11-04
ACEtEBRATIoN sPo LED.

water Works Give Way and to,OOo,oo0
GALLONS Pour Down the Mountain.
ST. LOUIS, November 3.-The new water
works recently constructed by Col. Heb.
Ward, at Little Rock, Ark were to have
been opened yesterday, but at 10 O'Clock
the centre wall dividing the two new res
ervoirs, placed ON a mountain 2oO iee'
above the city, gave way and allowed 10,
600, 900 gallons of water to run back down
the mountain side into the river. Thu
lower reservoir was full and the water from
the upper one rushed into it and caused il
TO overflow in column of at least ten feet
deep. Preparations had been made fol
entertaining large number OF guests OF
the grounds and the place selected wa
inst below the reservoir in the path taker
by the column of water. Luckily the breal
occurred before the people had assembled
The damage is $4,000
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-11-04
A SERIOUS ACCIDENT.
Gx-sherif Curtis, of Brooke County
Thrown From Buggy and Badly Hurt.

n:x-sheriff Curtis, of Brooke County
Thrown From Buggy aud Badly Hurt.
Special telegram TO tie Register.
WEILsBuRG, W. Va, November 81
f. Curtis Esq, ex-sherifi' of Brooke county
met with serious misbap this morning
He was driving along Charles street in q
buggy when the horse attached to the vehi
Gle became frightened and began to run,
when near the market house the horse
turned out of the street and upon the
pavement, the front wheel of the vehicle
struck against the market house aud Mr..
Curtis was thrown headlong over the dash
board upon the city scales, dislocating one
shoulder and bruising Mr.. Curtis severely.
He was taken to the Granite House and
the fracture reduced and bruises dressed
by Drs. Cooper and Harden.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-11-04
The Harm Murder Mystety.

PITrsBURG, Pa, November 3.-There
were no important developments in the
Harm murder mystery this morning The
prisoners, Sims, Howard and Kay, deny all
knowledge of the crime, but the detectives
are confident that they are the right par
ties, and are gathering additional evidence
every hour. The body arrived here from
Chicago tbis morning and will be buried
Tomorrow afternoon.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-11-04
Nothing Done.

A meeting of the Building Trades League
was called for last evening, at Trades AS.
sembly Hall, for the purpose of effecting q
permanent organization by the election OF
officers and the transaction of such other
business as would naturally come up. Rep
resentatives from several of the trades
failing to put in an appearance, the meet.
ing was postponed until 10o'clock Sunday
morning, when representatives from all
the trades are requested TO be present.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-11-04
SEE Stacy Adams & Co.'S Mems wan
enphast, the easiest shoe made.
wv. AMICK, Sole Agent.
FRED. w. TITUS.

The Canadian Authorities In Search OF
Informstiop.
Chief Smith is in receipt ola letter from
S. E. Rogers, Canadian Government de-
tective, in which that official desires some
information az to the record OF Fred. W.
Titus, who, it will be remembered, de-
fraudod Noble Bros, of this city, and then
made his escape from Captain Smith
Titus is confined at Chatham, Ont, ioI
passing forged drafts. He is we'll supplied
with aliases, Detective Rogers, mentioning
not less than seven names under which the
slick Young man has sailed.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-11-04
Put Under Bond.

Dennis Gardner gave bail in $500 before
U. S. Commissioner Forbes, to answer the
charge of intimidating witnesses in certain
cases at the recent term of the Federal
Court. John Maddox, of Tyler county,
is also under bond to appear to answer an
indictment for violation of the internal
revenue laws.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-11-04
BALL-PLAYER HoNoRED.


Jack Glasscock Presented with Gold
= Headed Cane, Last Evening.
Jack GiaSScock was not little aston
ished on dropping into the Seventh ward
hose house. last evening. at seeing there
assembled pretty nearly ali Of his intimate
friends on the Island. He was more g.
tonished, however, when Captain B. B.
DoveneE stepped to the front, and present
ed the star bali player with a very fine
gold-headed cane. Jack pretty near fell
down, but recovered sufficiently by the
time the Captain got through to express
his thanks in a very neat way, after which
there was q geaersl Misunderstanding and any
amount of congratulations. The cane bear
the inscription
Presented 70 J, ", Glssseock, by his Isisn'
friends"
1t was purchased from Will Lukens.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-11-04
The Baker Argument.

1t has been decided to hear the argu-
ments on the motion for new trial in the
case of Van B. Baker, at New Cumberland,
instead of in this city. The defense were
anxious to have the speeches made in this
city, for the reason among others, that the
law library here would be convenient, but
the State insisted on going back to Han
cock county, and that settled it.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-11-04
A Dandy Operator.

Out at Tuanelton, on the B. & o., there
is nine-year-old prodigy named Walter
Lee Cockrell, who makes all on lockers
stare with wonder at the way he manipu-
lates telegraph key and starts the Gagged
lightning over the wires of the world.
He is no taller than walking cane, but
notwithstanding his size and age he is a
full-tedged telegraph operator in all its
branches. He is still attending school
and is in his sixth reader. W. J. LaVell,
his teacher, feels as proud of him as a
mother over her first born. Mr. LaVell
says he's going to take him down TO
Wheeling to show the Associated Press
operators how to take of the report"
with accuracy and dispatch.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-11-04

We have now on exhibit the largest
,ns AZ Fall and Winter Woolens ever
1900 for inspection I'm our city,
which will be made mp hrs' eiAss ~
reasonable prices
1Ixo n full line Of our Celebrated
,TtJTted Jack cts just received
G. HESS $s0Ns,
Is2l market Street
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-11-04
WHITE CAPS AT WORK.
LawIess Deeds In IndIa&a-A Settlement
Terrorized.

1'fNIUHH f1ttH6 III fHUIHuH-N StCtItIHtH
Terrorized.
INDIANAPOLIS, IND, November g.
A telegram from Southwestern Indiana
says that the White Caps are again out
committing more outragea. The outlaws
visited,the house of John A. Myin, in Har,
rison county, and in his presence stripped
his wife and administered forty lashes laid
on hard. 1t is said that the county
officials are thoroughly terrorized, as is
s shGyn ah by tas g8ftte tho hetest
neivhbors, and deadliest enemies in one.
In spite of this, he could not induce any
prosecution in the court, which feared the
vengeance of his assailants.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-11-04
Intimatnm of the Miners.

PIrrsBURG, November 3.-The rail- ROAD
coal miners, of the Mansfield Valley have
notified the operators that if the five pei
cent advance in wages, promised them 81
the Columbus conference ls n9t ranSsH
before next Monday, general stilke WIZ WV
be inaugurated. About 800 miners ait
;n the district
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-11-04
1t was purchased from Will Lukens.

sac our GeHtlemen's Porpoise Leather
Shoes; it is the toughest, most pliable and
durable leather, and Is waterproof. The
sh,:N Is made adjustable and can be used
either a. 4 lace or congress shoe.
I. W. ANHCK's,
li.2 Main Street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-11-04
Is the Public Being Benefited?

| To the Editor OF the Register.
SIR-SOme of the people of the Seventh
ward would have to reach higher state OF
grace than they have ever been able TO at
tain, were they to look quietly and uncom-
plainiDgly at the work being done in the
way Of curbing.
There is monument on Wheeling hill
that bears testimony of weakness in the
upper story. Such lofty ideas are beyond
the reach Of common humanity, but when
it comes to groveling around in the mud
we do not need such elevated thoughts; a
pair OF gum boots serves better purpose
There seems 10 he a disposition to favor
certain ones without regard to the COM
mon wants. | will give some facts that
can speak for themselves
Broadway from Zane to North Front
street is Curbed on both sides distance of
three squares. On the east side there are
but three houses and only one small house
fronting on that side of the street. The
south side of New Jersey street is curbed,
with two houses on that side of the street,
8Rd tH9 tR6FrfrS@tv' 'iluu i'arFeutecrr OH iiie
south, altogether twenty-nine houses on
two squar 8; no curb on either side.
On Iudiaaa street there are fifteen houses
on the north side aud nineteen on the south,
tbirty-tour houses on two squares ana
fraction; no curb on either side.
Now the east side of broadway aud
Penn are neither one of them thorough
fares that will accommodate the public
generally So these Ave squares OF cdrh'ng
are being laid for the accommodation oil
six families, while these sixty-three iami'
lies on Kentucky and Indiana streets can
erope their wayIthrough the mud the best
they can, and thank their stars II they
don't cart the mud away and fill up the
streets of more favored ones. This shows
what man can do dressed in little briel
authority.
If any of our Councilmen or Board oil
Public Works doubts the truth OF TINS
statement about the curbing,. II they VIII
take the trouble to look the matter up,
they will find that it is neither misstated
nor exaggerated. FAIR fLAf'
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-11-04
4 Class atAR. NJ,

To-day O German class begins at the
above hour. This will accommodate those
who have requested from time to time a
class then. +.
4 most cordial invitation is extended
any one desiring to know how practical
use of German can be gained in five
weeks course of most ingenious and in
tensely interesting lessons. Special terms
are made to students and scholars to
whom the and Z p. m. hours ore eonven-
ieat.
street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-11-04
Sale OF short-Horn Cattle.

Quite large crowd of live stock dealers
and farmers were attracted to the Fair
Grounds, Wednesday, to attend a sale Of
short-horn cattle, the property of L. & n.
W. Bundy, of GAINESVILLE, o. Twenty
two head were sold at good prices.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-11-04

Miss MAUDE BANKS closed her engage
ment at the Opera House last ayening
She has become prime fayorite with the
Wheeling people who were fortunstt
enough to see her, and if she returns will
no doubt be greeted with large audiences
She is talented actress and Q charming
lasly.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-11-04
s,u Uat.rjng western Union.

NEW YoRK, November "A certaoa'e
Was fled in the County Clerks Office to-
dov setting forth that the Western Union
TsIsgraph Company through its director+
he. i1creased its capital s., 900, 900. This
LAS IN, the total stock $50, 200, 600.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-11-04
DIED.

NcGRAII-On Thursday, November I'd, lss'
at p. m, JOHN McGEAIL, In the 24lh year oil
| his age.
Funeral from his late residence, corner Alley
and Twenty. bird street, Sunday afternoon a
2 O'Clock Iuterment Of Mt. Galway cemetery
Friends are invited "a attend.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-11-04
Nnnnr Iee,A Case Continued /.

CHICAGO, November 3.-William Ralph
Lee, who attempted to murder his step
father, Stephen W. RawsoD, was brought
before Justice Scully this morning and had
his hearing continued till November 9th.
Mr.. Rawson's physicians presented a Ger.
tificate stating that he was not yet out Of
danger.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-11-04
GENERAL rNrEILIsEscE.
A Broken Arm.

While working on the roof of house in
Top mill row." yesterday, Mr.SHowa,d
Reed, of No. 40 South Huron street, fell TO
the ground, breaking his forearm and
wrist. He was removed to his home and
DR.. Hoge summoned.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-11-04

SEE Stacy Adams & Co.'S Mems Finest
Shoes, every pair warranted.
J. w. AMICK, Sole Agent.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-11-04
mbfelin9 Resister
YESTERDAY IN THE GiTY.
Thermometer Record,

Mr.. G. Schnepf, the Opera House drug
Est, made the following observations OF
the temperature Thursday: Ia m, So;
ga IN, 80; IL m. ,'63; Sp. m, So; 7 p. NJ,
90. Weather clear.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-11-04
Index to New Advertisements.

SECOND PAGE.
Wanted-Two Unfinished Rooms.
Manted-Girl for Housework.
Wanted-POrter in Wholesale Grocery.
Wanted-SalesmRn
Regular Meeting-Ioung Mems Democratic
Club
New Goods Arriving Daily-I. G. Dillon & Co.
Excelsior Baking Powder-R. II. List.
FOURTH PAGE.
Vulgar BOYD Gundling & Co.
Rock Bottom Prices-M. Gutman 4 Co
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-11-04

Ivory Starch, plain finish or high polish
harmless, always ready and reliable. Grooers-
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-11-04

SKATING Carnival Thursday AID satgr-
day of this week at the Alhambra Rink
Music bY Mayer's band.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-11-04

FREE lectures at and : p. m. to-day By
Professor Haupt.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-11-04

SEE Stacy Adams & Co.'S Mems Wauk
enphast, the easiest shoe made.
wv. AMICK, Sole Agent.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-11-04
Five Hundred

People at the ALEXANDRIA Rink last saturday
night. Music Thursday and Saturday OF
this week.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-11-04

SKATING still on the boom at the Al
hambra Rink, Thursday and Saturday oil
this week.
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Dentists.
9rr Goods.
OUTSIDE Of A HUNDRED OTHER
GREAT BARGAINS
We will mention As many as the
space permits.

space permits.
Ladies' Wool Diagonal NeRmarketS, $3.50.
Ladies' Wool Bucle, Fur Ball Fringe, all round
500
Ladies Wool Plaid Jackets, ClStest cut) 81 90
ladies' silk Plush Long Goats, $500
Csild and Misses Cloaks, 5Ocents and upwards
White Blankets. Is cents pair.
Grey Blankets, - cents pair.
The Old Standbye, Genuine German Blankets,
S225 pair.
Bed Comfortable. ;, a. cents and upwards.
S6-Inch All Wool Sacking, 80 and IS cents.
64-lnCh All Wool TriCOt, % cents, etc.
S6-lRch Brocade and Fancy Dress Goods, wool,
Is aud IS cents yard.
Best silk Pushes, IS and 50 cents.
Heavy Home Made Flannels. p cents, elsew here
IS cents
Century Cloth, 3O-inch, entire new styles, :
cents yard
S6-Inch Heavy Muslin, brown and bleaChed, Sc.
New CalicOes, pretty styles, It 5, / and cents.
Ladies Fine Scarle. Vests. 90 cents aud upwards
Nice Molesqui skirts tquilted), so cents
Large Bed Spreads, only IS cents
Turkish fancy Towels, 10 cts, cheap at % cts.
Greatest bargains I'm Carpets, Rugs
and OH Cloth Ever offered I'm
the city.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-11-04
IN A SMALL WAY.

The News OF the Day POintedly Para
Kraphsd for Hssty Readers.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-02-01
A Good witness for Himself.

NEw YoEK, January 31st John o'Neill,
one of the ex-Aldermen, on trial for being
implicated iu the Broadway street railroad
steal, testified in his own behalf to-day,
and declared that he had never been at the
residence of Mclaughlin for any purpose,
and denied having had any connection
with the combine"
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-02-01

when l left Berlin was very much
strained. The Powers of Europe from a
general feeling of insecurity, have been
making immense preparations. There are
tremendous military works and armaments
on every side. l heard Won Moltke say
that it was condition of affairs that must
have solution"
Mr.. Pendleton said he could not see that
any one in Germany desired war. In fact,
every effort was being made to avoid it,
The old Emperor was extremely anxious
to have peace during his time. Bismarck
was not ready for war now. He would not
have been ready until the military bill had
been passed and the army reorganized.
in fact added the Embassador. it
seems to me that Bismarck would accord
heartily with any proposition for peace
with honor. The Emperor will in short
time celebrate his 90th birthday. Bismarck
is -, nearly as Old. Both wish Tor peace.
The middle classes are not anxious for war,
as the burden will fall heavily on them.
There are, however, certain classes in all
countries whose condition would be ad-
vanced by war, but as the great mass of the
people desire peace, their opinions counted
for nothing. Won Moltke, Bismarck and
two or three others settle such matters. In
France General Boulanger leads. There is
one peculiar thing that would strike Amer
cans III Europe-that is, how little the peo-
pie influence the policy of rulers"